A 1st Alert Dispatch was issued for fire incidents in the municipalities of Vila Real, Valpaços, Lebução, Fiães and Nozelos, all located in the northern region of Portugal.
The fire was classified as a vegetation fire, meaning a blaze that affects vegetation and forest areas.
A total of 23 operatives were deployed on the ground to combat the flames, supported by 2 ground resources and 2 aerial resources.
This type of dispatch indicates an initial alert level following the detection of fires, mobilizing significant resources to respond to the situation.
